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My name is David & I'm a professional saxophone player and teacher based in Birmingham. I offer high quality tuition for students of all ages. I will make a lesson plan that works for you as a learner and we will learn in a direction you feel comfortable with.
I want to make sure all of my students enjoy learning playing the Saxophone & I always try my best to make sure our lessons are both enjoyable and informative. We will work through the music and styles that you like to listen to in your spare time.
I like to make sure we learn music that you know and love during our lessons whilst making sure you have a solid understanding of music & theory. We will use this approach regardless of your playing level. I will then create a lesson plan using this that suits both your age and ability level.
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My approach to teaching is based on the individual needs of every student and their learning objectives. My teaching is generally tailored to the individual interests or aspirations of the student.
I can teach any music style (classical, jazz, folk, pop, experimental, rock, blues), improvisation, composition, arranging, or just follow the requests/requirements of the student.
Lessons are pay-as-you-go, weekly, fortnightly or as suits you.
I have experience in teaching students of all abilities and welcome both beginner and advanced students to take my Saxophone lessons in Birmingham.
I welcome beginners to take lessons
I believe that music education must be fun and accessible to people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. I love to share my years of experience with students and hope I can pass on my love for music to them.
I am a saxophonist with 16 years of experience playing a wide variety of genres from jazz to pop to classical. As a gigging professional musician, I have many years of experience playing in live settings to all sizes of audiences.
I place a strong emphasis on listening to music and developing your skills as an all-round musician. This includes ear-training, rhythm, instrumental technique, transcription, theory, composition, and much more!
Fun saxophone lessons built around you
Offering in-person and online lessons for all ages and abilities. Ranging from complete beginner to advanced. My lessons offer a very personal learning experience that is tailored to your tastes and needs.
Learn your favourite songs or new techniques/concepts that you want to explore. I can teach all abilities from beginner to advanced, with a focus having fun exploring music. Topics can range from learning songs, instrumental technique, improvisation, music theory, song writing and composition/arrangement. We can work either from my own syllabus or towards ABRSM and Trinity graded exams.
Playing the saxophone is my passion and I love to pass my knowledge and skills to my students. I take music quite seriously, but I also have a lot of fun playing and teaching music. In each of my classes, I always encourage my students to express themselves, be creative and I also help them achieve their goals by pushing every student to the best of their abilities, whilst providing a range of knowledge always in a fun environment.
The best places to buy equipment in Birmingham
Birmingham is a big city with a music scene to match & here are a few of the best music shops in the area I would recommend.
PMT Birmingham, Is the best place to go if you want an all round store that stocks anything at all from Brass to Guitars to Drums, They have it. Check them out at Unit 4, Trident Retail Park, 6 Westley St, Birmingham B9 4EH.
Fair Deal Music, is the best place place to go if you are looking for second hand instruments as well as new instruments. You can find them at 79-83 Holloway Head, Birmingham B1 1QP.
Hobgoblin, Is the best place to go if you are a singer or an acoustic guitar player. They have a huge range of instruments available. You can find them at 8 The Priory Queensway, Birmingham B4 6BS.
As part of my teaching approach, I generally provide suggestions of local groups, bands, projects and opportunities for students of any ages or abilities to perform and express their talent. Finally, my approach includes encouraging my students to keep a diary of study, I sometimes send homework, always keeping the student engaged whilst I continually reassess/evaluate their progress to make sure the student is developing effectively and reaching their goal/result. I addition can also teach music theory, advanced harmony, arranging, composition, and various instrumental techniques.
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My lessons are charged at £30 per hour for students of all abilities.
I take the majority of my lessons from my home teaching space in the B29 6EN area of the city. I can also travel to you if this is preferable.
I offer lessons to students of all ages(5+). I believe that music should be for everyone.
I think weekly lessons are best if you want to improve at a good pace however, I this is not essential & you can take lessons as and when you like.
If you cancel a lesson with less than 48 hours notice you will still be charged for the lesson. If you give enough notice, you are more than welcome to re-arrange your lesson.
Why wait?! Get in touch today & start learning to play the saxophone in Birmingham.
Saxophone Teacher
David Bustos
